New Price! Welcome to the highly desirable Esplanade of Artisan Lakes in north Manatee county.  This pristine one-year old villa is located on a beautiful lake-view lot.  Most importantly, the home includes a maintenance-free exterior.  The community HOA is responsible for all exterior maintenance including the roof and yard maintenance. The home has a spacious Gathering Room, Kitchen and Dining Room arranged in an open floor plan design which creates a wonderful area to relax or gather with friends.  The Gathering Room has a wide triple-panel sliding glass door that opens to an extended outside lanai area providing lots of natural light to the interior.  The U-shaped kitchen has 42" tall raised panel white cabinets, white quartz countertops, a custom sea glass backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.  The Dining Room has Designer  lighting and is impressive in its size, allowing for entertaining, holiday parties or game nights!  This home also has a Study/Den with sliding pocket doors for privacy which could be used for a third bedroom.  The split floor plan offers 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms at opposite ends of the home.  A guest half bath, a laundry room with cabinets and 2-car garage completes the floor plan.  The home has 10' high ceilings., 8' doors , tray ceilings, and ceiling fans throughout the living areas.  Wood Plank Porcelain tile flooring is in the living areas and bathrooms.  Carpeting is in both bedrooms and the garage has an epoxy finished floor.  Both en-suite bathrooms have white quartz countertops. This home is protected by a SimpliSafe Home Security System and features NEST thermostats. Rain gutters and downspouts have also been added.  Home ownership in the Esplanade entitles your family and guests to full access of all the wonderful resort lifestyle amenities.  At the heart of the community is the amenity center which has a "state-of-the-art" fitness center, locker rooms, a large gathering room and a kitchen.  An onsite lifestyle manager is on the staff to coordinate special events and activities. You'll have access to the workout equipment, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bocce ball, the gorgeous resort pool with cabanas', hot tub and resistance pool.  There are walking trails, dog parks, a playground and a butterfly garden.  Your HOA provides all these amenities plus cable TV, and internet service. Don't miss this great opportunity to enjoy resort-style living!